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It's a huge file, but once downloaded is easy enough to convert the .pdf to a .jpeg, then upload to a printing service. I used Vistaprint, and the result was pretty terrific, clear and high quality. Am waiting to get it back from Michael's where it is being framed ...

As I mentioned on a 24/7 Board, I have a poster from the Dispatch from the 2002 championship season with covers of the Dispatch sports pages following each game that season, finishing with the one that says "CHAMPS!". This is the PERFECT compliment to that one.

I have no idea what the facts are in this case. But, in all seriousness, the level of self-policing for TOSU and the B1G as compared to other schools/conferences (e.g. LSU/SEC) really does result in an unlevel playing field. Throw in oversigning as well. It's akin to baseball with the haves and have-nots, with the have-nots occasionally getting a day in the sun but in the long run the odds are stacked.

The Minnesota/Syracuse fumble/non-fumble was the worst call I can recall. I get that the Head Linesman didn't see it and totally blew the call. But, what, he's alone out there? How about a little teamwork among the officials?

As to rooting for TTUN, the way I see it, the B1G now will have 14 teams. That leaves plenty of room for other teams to build conference strength of schedule, and I will be rooting for that (however unlikely it appears now). TTUN can, simply put, go to hell.

Ramzy, you make a powerful point that I hadn't considered until I read your column - this really is a likeable team. Yes, I would probably root for the Manson Family if they wore the S&G, but it is really easy to like this set of coaches and players.

As to the rest, really, it comes down to what is ultimately the point of playing the games. I continue to believe the point is winning, in whatever form that may take. If I wanted to watch a game where beauty, style or aesthetics were integral to the outcome, I'd watch figure skating. If Jim Furyk shoots 59, no one cares that his golf swing makes it look like he is weed-wacking the lawn. TOSU has done a lot of winning, and that works for me.

Kenny G rocks, no question. But it seems to me some fans are getting carried away and are viewing Kenny and Braxton as equivalent. I don't know what the ceiling is with Kenny at the helm full time, but it feels like something less than 14-0. IMHO, to have any chance at the MNC, Braxton has to be the QB at least most of the time.